Emma Thompson has backed a campaign to support and empower women and girls living in poverty around the world.
The 57-year-old actress is working with ActionAid UK to raise awareness of the plight of hidden women and girls across the world by launching the ‘Yours, Mrs Claus’ blog, which is home to stories, anecdotes, ideas and inspiration from Mrs Claus herself and a series of celebrities including Emma and comedian Jo Brand. Emma said: “I was inspired by this campaign and the synergy that it draws between the often ‘hidden’ Mrs Claus, and the work that ActionAid does to support some of the most marginalised women and girls living in the poorest parts of the world.

 

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